Digestive conditions such as GERD and colitis are best managed through targeted dietary triggers avoidance, nutritional therapy, and identifying biochemical markers.
You’ve just finished a greasy meal with all your favorites -- fried chicken, French fries, potato chips and pizza. You may feel something more than a full stomach after you finish a meal: You also may experience kidney pain or pain in your lower back.
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The definition of artificial sweeteners often causes confusion. Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols are two separate types of sugar substitutes. One difference between the two types concerns calories. Artificial sweeteners have no calories and sugar alcohols do have some calories.
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Your stomach's lining is like a home security system; it provides protection only when it functions well. Cells in your stomach lining produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food and mucus -- a slippery substance the protects the lining from acid.
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Gallstones affect 10 to 15 percent of Americans, and about 800,000 people a year have operations to remove their gallbladder because of gallstones, notes Gallstones.com. Gallstones are small stone-like substances made from bile pigment or cholesterol that has developed within the gallbladder.
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Diagnosing abdominal pain is tricky due to the plethora of organs and structures in the abdomen. The causes of left sided abdominal pain, specifically felt after eating, can usually be pinpointed to the structures on that side of the belly. St.
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Upset stomach and diarrhea strike almost everyone from time to time. Common causes include food-borne illness, viral infections and even life stress. In most cases, symptoms resolve without treatment.
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Your body needs the minerals calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium to conduct normal biochemical functions and they also serve a dual role as electrolytes.
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Nausea, also called emesis and often associated with vomiting, is usually indicative of another condition.
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Prilosec is a brand name of the generic omeprazole, a medication that may be prescribed by a doctor or which you may purchase over-the-counter. It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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The main purpose of your gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid your small intestine uses to break down fats. Gallbladder problems are fairly common in developed nations -- roughly 25 million Americans have gallstones, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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A partial bowel blockage, also called a partial bowel obstruction, is a condition in which your intestines are partially blocked. This blockage can stop or slow the passage of fecal material through your bowels.
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Grapes are a small, round fruit that can be eaten raw or used to make juice, wine, jelly, raisins, cooking oil and more. They’re low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and provide a good source of vitamin C.
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Waking up with an upset stomach or diarrhea may indicate an underlying medical condition such as irritable bowel syndrome, according to Family Doctor.org. Gastritis, ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease or gall bladder disease also can cause indigestion and stomach problems in the morning.
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Tiny amounts of blood in the stools occur in about 20 percent of marathon runners, according to "Marathon Medicine." This occult -- or hidden -- bleeding is only detectable by laboratory tests. Visible blood in the stools plus cramping are much less common.
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If you experience a racing heart and dizziness within one to three hours after eating, you may have a condition called reactive hypoglycemia. Reactive hypoglycemia, also referred to as postprandial hypoglycemia, is characterized by a drop in blood sugar, usually below 70 mg/dL.
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Fiber is a recommended part of a healthy diet. Getting the proper amount of fiber per day helps keep your digestion running smoothly and can help prevent constipation. If, however, you consume too much fiber in one sitting or add too much fiber to your diet too quickly, it can cause gas and cramping.
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Some medical conditions prevent people from eating enough calories to meet daily-recommended requirements. Other medical conditions require a high number of daily calories that a patient is not able to obtain through oral intake.
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Each year, up to one-fifth of people in the United States develop a viral infection called influenza, known more commonly as the flu, FluFacts.com reports.
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Oatmeal is the proverbial poster child for a heart-healthy breakfast. It’s an excellent source of satiating complex carbohydrates and a top source of beta-glucan, a highly viscous soluble fiber that helps reduce high cholesterol levels.
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The abdomen describes the region of the body that expands from the chest cavity to the pelvis. Because so many organs reside in the abdominal cavity, abdominal pain can occur due to many different conditions.
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